Compliance Deadline
European Accessibility Act (EAA)
Everything you need to know about the new European accessibility legislation
The EAA sets accessibility requirements for products and services in the EU. Prepare your organization for compliance with our expert guidance.
What is the EAA?
Key legislation for digital accessibility in Europe
Directive 2016/2102
Accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications
Directive 2019/882
Accessibility requirements for products and services
EN 301 549
European technical standard for web accessibility
Who Must Comply?
The EAA applies to various sectors and services
Computers & OS
- Hardware manufacturers
- Operating systems
- Software developers
Banking Services
- Online banking
- Payment terminals
- ATMs
Transport
- Ticketing systems
- Travel apps
- Information services
E-commerce & Media
- Online stores
- E-books
- Streaming services
Key Requirements
What the EAA expects from your organization
Multiple Interaction Modes
Provide alternative ways to access information (e.g., captions for audio)
Flexible Implementation
No specific technical standards, but focus on accessible outcomes
Complete Coverage
Both public and private sector businesses must comply
User-Centered
Ensure services are accessible to people with various disabilities
Implementation Timeline
Important dates for EAA compliance
EAA Adopted
European Parliament adopts the directive
National Implementation
EU member states must transpose the directive into national law
Compliance Deadline
All covered products and services must comply
Enforcement
Active enforcement and fines for non-compliance
How We Help with EAA Compliance
Complete support for your accessibility journey
Compliance Assessment
Evaluate your current status against EAA requirements
- Gap analysis
- Risk evaluation
- Priority roadmap
- Budget planning
Technical Implementation
Implement accessibility solutions that meet EAA requirements
- Automated remediation
- WCAG compliance
- Multi-platform support
- Continuous monitoring
Training & Certification
Build internal capacity for sustainable compliance
- Team training
- Best practices
- Compliance procedures
- Certification program
Ongoing Support
Stay compliant with changing requirements
- Regular audits
- Update monitoring
- Legal guidance
- Technical support
Risks of Non-Compliance
The consequences of not meeting EAA requirements
Financial Fines
Significant fines up to €45,000 or more per violation
Legal Liability
Risk of lawsuits from discriminated users
Reputation Damage
Negative publicity and loss of customer trust
Market Loss
Excluded from public tenders and loss of customers
Start EAA Compliance Today
With less than 2 years until the deadline, now is the time to take action